Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

40 minutes/easy/6 servings
nutrition per serving:
542 calories, 13g protein, 13g carbs, 49g fat, 4g sugar

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups of heavy cream
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli, (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 cup carrot, julienned into little matchsticks
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces (2 cups) of grated, sharp cheddar cheese, plus more to add after serving
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. In a medium-sized stock pot, melt the butter on medium heat and sauté the onions in the butter until soft.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture.
3. Cook and stir (over medium heat) for 2 minutes.
4. Mix the heavy cream and chicken stock into your mixture.
5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
6. Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it back in for a smoother soup (that’s what I do).
8. Return to low heat and add the cheese.
9. Stir in the nutmeg.
   Ladle the soup into bowls. Add more shredded cheddar cheese on top if desired.
10. Serve with crusty bread.

notes

This is a DECADENT dish, no doubt about it. But it is SO delicious, doesn’t take long to make, and is filled with so much flavor. So maybe you don’t want to make this every week if you are health conscious. But what a TREAT to make for your family on a cold night! Try making this one and let me know if you want to make it AGAIN AND AGAIN!